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Measure 26 legalized medicinal cannabis for qualifying patients in the State of South Dakota. It is important that you are aware of the following laws and restrictions:
Source: Initiated Measure No. 26, approved Nov. 3, 2020, ef
How to become a medical card holder
Information required for issuance of registry identification cards--Fee.
No later than November 18, 2021, the department shall issue registry identification cards to qualifying patients who submit the following, in accordance with rules promulgated by the department:
(1) A written certification issued by a practitioner within ninety days immediately preceding the date of an application;
(2) The application or renewal fee;
(3) The name, address, and date of birth of the qualifying patient, except that if the applicant is homeless, no address is required;
(4) The name, address, and telephone number of the qualifying patient's practitioner;
(5) The name, address, and date of birth of the designated caregiver, or designated caregivers, chosen by the qualifying patient;
(6) If more than one designated caregiver is designated at any given time, documentation demonstrating that a greater number of designated caregivers are needed due to the patient's age or medical condition;
(7) The name of no more than two dispensaries that the qualifying patient designates, if any; and
(8) If the qualifying patient designates a designated caregiver, a designation as to whether the qualifying patient or designated caregiver will be allowed under state law to possess and cultivate cannabis plants for the qualifying patient's medical use.
Source: Initiated Measure No. 26, approved Nov. 3, 2020, ef
Age limitations
Issuance of registry identification card to patient under age 18--Conditions.
The department may not issue a registry identification card to a qualifying patient who is younger than eighteen years of age unless:
(1) The qualifying patient's practitioner has explained the potential risks and benefits of the medical use of cannabis to the custodial parent or legal guardian with responsibility for health care decisions for the qualifying patient; and
(2) The custodial parent or legal guardian with responsibility for health care decisions for the qualifying patient consents in writing to:
(a) Allow the qualifying patient's medical use of cannabis;
(b) Serve as the qualifying patient's designated caregiver; and
(c) Control the acquisition of the cannabis, the dosage, and the frequency of the medical use of cannabis by the qualifying patient.